video post † 002 † 03-03-10

[slantedcross]

[He's utterly exhausted, after Asuka nightmares, noctaere, warehouses and turning twenty-six. The strain shows around his eyes and in his voice. As a result, he's more caustic than not, and isn't thinking in terms of people's (mainly Sena's, in this case) feelings.]

If you're still alive, call me.

I've spoken to Iris, Ken, and Alice since that--

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[takatori_heir]

[ohai, guess who's not handling nightmares and... that very well...]

Y-youji-kun...? H-happy birthday...

[slantedcross]

Happy birthday to you, too.

[Youji is now wondering what Omi's nightmare was, since he's kind of mean that way.]

Do you need anything, Omi?

[takatori_heir]

[yeah, not gonna be happening, Youji]

I-I'm fine... I'm gonna go out for a walk later... get some fresh air...

[slantedcross]

That might be the best thing you can do. Still, I'm sorry your eighteenth was something like that.

[He's not going to say anything like "call if you need something" or "be careful," because Omi is smarter than he is, honestly.]

[takatori_heir]

Nineteenth, actually... I'm nineteen now... At least according to what P-- Oji-san said...

[take what hints you will as to what his nightmares involved]

[slantedcross]

Either way, it's an important one.

[He heard that slip, and it gives him some ideas, but he isn't going to draw attention to it.]

[takatori_heir]

It's not that important... And besides, February 29th doesn't even exist this year.

[slantedcross]

If you want to celebrate, it's important.

Or if you want to switch birthdays, we can. I'd like a birthday that doesn't come along every year.

[takatori_heir]

[soft, almost sad smile and chuckle]

I don't think it works like that, Youji-kun...

[slantedcross]

It works however we want it to work. Our birthdays are only three days apart, anyway. It wouldn't make that much of a difference.

[takatori_heir]

That's not what I...

Nevermind...

[slantedcross]

...sure you're okay, Omi?

[takatori_heir]

It's nothing, Youji-kun. I just realized... I've been here for almost a year now...

[slantedcross]

Homesick?

[takatori_heir]

[not exactly]

Kinda...

[slantedcross]

Worried about the old man?